Action unfolds at the well-established venue in Leicester Racecourse as six National Hunt races take centre stage on Tuesday, with racing beginning at 2:20pm. The fixture at Leicester brings together competitive fields across varied distances, strong prize funds and quality entries for an engaging afternoon of jumping.
The opening contest at 2:20pm is The Robert Parkin 70th Birthday Celebration Mares’ Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 5), run over 2m 4f 94y for £7,000. Three runners have been declared: Bobbi’s Beauty with jockey Freddie Keighley, Fay Ce Que Voudras with jockey Tom Cannon and Sawpit Samantha with jockey Benjamin Macey. In a small field, efficiency at the fences and tactical awareness will play a key role.
At 2:50pm, the David Johnson ‘DJ’ ‘Johnno’ Memorial Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 5) is staged over 2m 7f for £7,000. Seven runners line up, including Italian Spirit with jockey Miss Megan Bevan, Just In A Bit with jockey Charlie Deutsch, John W Creasy with jockey Bryan Carver and Nine Nine Nine with jockey Shane Fenelon. The longer trip will demand stamina and sustained effort in the closing stages.
The 3:20pm, Ladies’ Day 4th July Novices’ Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 5) also carries £7,000 and is run over 2m 4f 94y. Five runners are declared, headed by Walkinthecotswolds with jockey James Best, Jackeline with jockey Daniel Sansom, Ahanaglogh with jockey Tom Broughton and Nedzor with jockey Freddie Keighley. As a novices’ event, improving profiles are expected to shape the contest.
At 3:50pm, the April 25th with Denise Van Outen Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 4) (GBB Race) takes place over 2m 28y for £10,000. Four runners are set to compete, including Denemethy with jockey Jonathan Burke, Xcitations with jockey Paul O’Brien, Cobbler’s Boy with jockey Tristan Durrell and Rip Wheeler with jockey Robert Dunne. The shorter distance should produce a sharp tempo from the start.
The Quorn Novices’ Hunters’ Steeple Chase (Class 5) goes to post at 4:20pm over 2m 4f 94y for £6,000. Six amateur riders are declared, including Paul Marvel with jockey Mr Henry Crow, St Cuthbert’s Cave with jockey Miss Amber Jackson-Fennell, Corporal Jackjones with jockey Mr Darren Andrews and Just Lucky Sivola with jockey Mr James King. The race offers valuable competitive exposure for emerging combinations.
The programme concludes at 4:50pm with the Cottesmore Open Hunters’ Steeple Chase (Class 3), run over 2m 7f for £14,000. Among the six declared runners are Bowtogreatness with jockey Mr Dale Peters, Jet Plane with jockey Mr Sean O’Connor, Pyleigh Court with jockey Miss Ella Herbison and D’Jango with jockey Mr Lucas Murphy. The extended trip and higher class level ensure a demanding finish to the card.
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